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System and method for cleaning a nozzleplate

US8864285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16552
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and a method for cleaning a printhead by providing from a first slit a laminar flow of cleaning fluid that flows through a pretensioned brush for brushing the nozzle plate and collecting debris. The cleaning fluid with the debris is drained by a first slit having a first under pressure and next by a second slit that has a second under pressure that is greater than the first under pressure.

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